Guides & definitions

Resources & technical guides

The methods, tools and indicators of industrial quality and performance, explained simply. To go further, each guide links to the related training.

Quality Methods

What Is FMEA?

Definition and principle of the preventive risk analysis method.

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FMEA Process vs Design

The two parts of the method, how they connect, and the right order in a project.

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FMEA Rating Grid

The three rating criteria and the principle of the criticality index.

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8D vs QRQC: What's the Difference?

The two problem-solving methods explained, compared and put in context.

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The 5 Whys Method

The principle of the method for tracing back to a problem's root cause.

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The Ishikawa Diagram

The principle of the cause-and-effect diagram for analyzing a quality issue.

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Lean & Continuous Improvement

What Is Lean Management?

Core principles and essential tools: 5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, Kanban.

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The 5S Method in 5 Steps

The principle of the 5 steps and why it's often the first Lean project.

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Industrial Quality

Process Capability: Cpk and Ppk

The principle of Cpk and Ppk for validating a process's capability.

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Industrial Performance

What Is OEE?

The principle of OEE and the three components of its calculation.

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Visual Management in the Workshop

The principle of visual management for driving performance on the shop floor.

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